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In an instant of panic, it felt as if the world was collapsing, but he quickly calmed down. This time, consuming this fruit was a choice from the Time-Space Barrier, which even went so far as to give him a hint. If it didn't benefit him, he wouldn't believe it even if he were killed.
This moment of clarity revealed to him that the current situation was a turning point from danger to safety. He realized that the Golden Card before him was both similar to and completely different from the Character Card he usually possessed.
It was similar because this type of card could grant power, but different in that the original flat Character Card had somehow become three-dimensional, as if it were truly a Character Card. Now, it resembled a gold medal; although it bore no text, its value was immeasurable.
Suddenly, Zheng Yifan felt an emptiness in his hand; it was the most precious trophy he had obtained from the Zombie Lord.
At that moment, Zheng Yifan trembled all over and suddenly shouted loudly.
"Ah!" The sensation of pain washed over him like a tide. He had thought there was nothing left to conquer and no pain that could overwhelm him, but he was wrong. The soul-rending agony he felt now was even more terrifying—so terrifying that he couldn't even faint; the torment was worse than any mere heartache.
Because Zheng Yifan was undergoing an even harsher trial.
In his mind, the gleaming Character Card suddenly turned around, and then a Middle-Aged Man appeared from somewhere. The man's steps were steady and unhurried, looking like an ordinary person. Yet every step he took was anything but simple.
Smiling, he seemed to tease the void for a moment before stepping into the back of the Character Card.
Zheng Yifan knew that smile was directed at him; he even felt as if that figure could pinpoint his exact location.
As the man entered the golden Character Card, streams of purple light enveloped the entire card, filling it with mystery and terror.
The streams of purple light transformed into power. They seeped into the card, and then black text began to be inscribed on the front of the Character Card by an invisible force.
Source of Character—First Evolution Era
Hero Level—++ Level
Character—Heir
Name—Zheng Yifan
Main Weapons: Silver Spear, Adamantium Shield
Abilities:
Super Soldier Gene
Human Perception
Gun Shield Technique
Gun Way
Comprehensive Fighting Skills: Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Aikido, Judo, Mixed Martial Arts, Bajiquan Basics
Artistic Ability
Firearm Proficiency
Military Command Ability
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It took over three hours for the Character Card to be fully completed. At this moment, Zheng Yifan looked as if he had just been pulled out of water, drenched in sweat, with his internal energy reduced to its lowest point once again.
This was his third bout of malnutrition; his body simply required too much nourishment. The nutrients from the food he consumed were not being efficiently absorbed.
Regarding this, Zheng Yifan could only sigh. He figured it was fine to eat more regularly, but as for dealing with those Apocalyptic Beasts, he would wait until he encountered them himself. More and more people were becoming aware of the terror these beasts posed. Just a few days ago, a Superpowered Individual from a Gathering Place ventured into the deep mountains and hunted down a Weasel Cub.
The entire Gathering Place was left in a bloodbath, with over four hundred lives lost.
Although the Gathering Place was not large, it had long been on the front lines battling against Zombies. The proportion of Superpowered Individuals there was even around 10%.
Such a Gathering Place, wiped out without a sound, leaving not even a single corpse behind, had recently made the reputation of those beasts surpass that of Hope Mall. They had become an existence that the people of Han Sui City Gathering Place absolutely dared not provoke.
As winter approached, the beasts sought refuge from the white disaster. Aside from this news, it seemed as if all the beasts had vanished without a trace.
When Zheng Yifan finished his meal, he carefully surveyed the entire cave before returning to the real world.
It was still the Stone Market, but this time the stones he acquired were even more extravagant, with many of them being custom-made.
Of course, under Zheng Yifan's relentless monetary pressure, once all the cutting was completed, he meticulously sealed off the distance from the cave's fork to the stone chamber, leaving only a few drainage passages.
Although this might allow water to quickly fill the entire stone chamber, Zheng Yifan believed that those drainage passages would definitely allow this place to dry out again.
In fact, Zheng Yifan's requirements were not high; as long as the area above one meter in height remained un flooded, he would be satisfied.
As for the roots and stems of the plants, he wasn't worried at all since they had already undergone countless soakings and were clearly resilient.
As for his harvest!
It was enough to keep Zheng Yifan happy for a month. In addition to 18 Second Evolution Fruits, there were also over 80 bottles of high-quality Essence Liquid.
This meant that over 80 more individuals could evolve into Superpowered Individuals.
Of course, it could also be exchanged for SS-Level Essence.
With a cheerful heart, Zheng Yifan walked toward the cave ahead. There was an exit somewhere because he could feel the invading wind as he walked slowly.
When he finally reached the large opening in front of him, Zheng Yifan looked up with a bitter smile. It turned out to be a massive pit, with a depth of nearly a hundred meters above. The cave was oddly hidden in a corner; without careful observation, one would never notice this passage.
At that moment, the entire passage was only two meters wide, completely concealed beneath strange rocks.
Climbing up the pit slowly, Zheng Yifan finally realized that the level of discomfort here was beyond his imagination; there was almost nowhere to grip on the walls.
He even needed to go back to the real world to buy a jet gun just to shoot a rope up a hundred meters into the air and wedge it into the rocks.
Climbing up the rope was the only way to ascend slowly. The walls were covered in moss, making them slippery and treacherous.
By the time he finally managed to get out, the sun was already shining down on him.
He changed into a fresh set of clothes. Zheng Yifan donned his Adamantium Shield and carried his Silver Spear, looking like a soldier ready for battle as he cheerfully made his way to the Gathering Place.
The journey was calm, and he didn’t even encounter any Search Team members along the way.
However, with each step, his anxiety grew because this was completely inconsistent with the current state of Hope Gathering Place. It was in a period of rapid development, never lacking in adventurous souls. Outside the Gathering Place, it was easy to spot members of the Explorer Alliance striking it rich. The resources within the Gathering Place were abundant, with several large warehouses filled to the brim thanks to Zheng Yifan's efforts.
Gradually, Zheng Yifan began to feel increasingly restless, unsure of what kind of powers his Character Card would grant him.
Of course, it didn’t matter. As long as he knew he was stronger than before, that was enough. He no longer felt constrained by the skills listed on the card; instead, he could truly unleash various attacks with his spear and perform different defensive maneuvers with his shield. There was even a sense that his Adamantium Shield had become something extraordinary, as if it had transformed from a First Level weapon into a Third Stage weapon.
It was a world apart.
Now, his Adamantium Shield was no longer Captain America's but rather a unique weapon belonging to him. His Silver Spear also seemed to possess a newfound spirit, becoming even more attuned to this Apocalyptic World.
Riding on a racing bike, Zheng Yifan's wheels became like blazing fire. His speed surpassed that of cars by a fraction, thanks to the renowned high-end Fellow bicycle made from aerospace alloys, which could withstand Zheng Yifan's relentless assault.
…
Above Ruiguan stood over two hundred soldiers armed with crossbows, continuously firing bolts down below.
Below Ruiguan, more than two thousand people were on high alert. Behind them stood a Siege Tower, crafted by some unknown Superpowered Individual who could alter plant forms to create it.
The Siege Tower stood ten meters tall and five meters wide, capable of accommodating dozens of attackers at once. Below the city walls, many Superpowered Individuals unleashed their Super Ability Attacks against the walls. For them, the Ancient City Wall that posed a challenge for Zombies crumbled like tofu under their relentless assault.
The people below carried metal sheets unloaded from vehicles as shields, showing no fear of crossbow bolts raining down on them. Even if stones or boiling water fell from above, they shrugged it off; whoever got hit was just unlucky—after all, lives were cheap in these times.
Zheng Yifan's hired mercenaries were all tied up and tossed into various rooms; none escaped unscathed. Among those attacking Ruiguan were Superpowered Individuals skilled in toxins who could easily handle this task. As for why they didn’t eliminate them entirely, it could only be attributed to their foolish leader’s recurring insanity.
The warriors of the Siege were not the strongest; the strongest was their leader, a man in his thirties, dressed in a polished suit and tie as if he were heading to a job interview.
Before the apocalypse, he had been just an ordinary worker at a construction site. His feelings of inferiority plagued him until he successfully awakened his superpower and, through a series of fortunate events, managed to advance. He then donned this enviable white-collar attire typical of the post-apocalypse.
He was unaware that most people who dressed like this were young individuals going for interviews.
As he looked across at Ruiguan, he unconsciously picked his nose and wiped the residue on his pant leg.
“Old Wang! When can we take down that Metropolis over there? It’s too dangerous outside. Since the city has been cleared out, wouldn’t it be safe for us to go in?” He was a rough man, completely clueless about how to conduct himself and lacking any semblance of intelligence.
The only reason he could rally such a large group was thanks to the foreman standing before him.
Of course, before the apocalypse, this foreman had been his superior. As for wages… it was a joke; he had only received half a year’s pay over two years, and that was thanks to a respected coworker from the construction team who had led the charge to demand it back.
Naturally, when the apocalypse struck, that coworker mysteriously died and was never seen again.
“Iron Brother! Don’t worry. Once we get inside, everything in there will be ours. I heard they used to renovate a resort there. I went to check it out during the bidding process; the scale of the project was astonishing. Living there would truly showcase your status as Iron Brother, wouldn’t it?”
The foreman began his persuasion again.
Despite Zhou Tie being called the leader among this group of former workers, everything was managed by the foreman. Even what Zhou Tie ate had to pass through his hands.
If someone wanted Zhou Tie dead, they could easily poison him at mealtime; it would be an instant kill. The foreman was indeed a superpowered individual with impressive poison abilities. He could make anything toxic, but he lacked confidence in his superpower since it had evolved after consuming an Essence Fruit obtained from Zhou Tie's achievements.
He couldn’t compare himself to someone like Zhou Tie, who had naturally evolved. However, he knew that flattering Zhou Tie into using him as a pawn was crucial.
Now he recalled Ruiguan; it was a place they had passed through while fleeing. He had studied its map carefully during the bidding process—it was definitely easy to defend but hard to attack, at least against zombies.
However, during their escape, there were too many zombies that nearly overwhelmed Ruiguan, forcing him to flee from there.
Recently, reports from his subordinates indicated that some of his dimwitted men had joined another group as members of a Suicide Squad. This caught his attention, prompting him to send someone to investigate who dared to poach his people.
However, upon further inquiry, it turned out that the other party was Hope Mall. Although it operated under the banner of the Riot Mercenary Group, this had almost become an accepted fact.
Thus, he sent a few spies into the Suicide Squad to find out what this mysteriously emerging mall was really up to.
To his surprise, he caught a big fish. Through indirect inquiries, he discovered that they had been absorbed by a force called Hope Gathering Place and had become peripheral members. After undergoing certain tests, they could enter Ruiguan and become official members of Hope Gathering Place.
Upon hearing this news, his first reaction was disbelief. After all, Ruiguan was teeming with Zombies; any major player would surely meet their demise there. Then he realized that the Zombies had likely retreated. Moreover, the supplies at Hope Mall had a clear source—it was an entire resort that was about to start operations. If they were indeed in the preparation stage, the merchandise would certainly be complete.
The origins of Hope Mall's supplies became clear. As for whether the items sold at Hope Mall came from the resort, they didn't care at all. Worst case scenario, after occupying the place, if there were no supplies left, they could just raid elsewhere. After all, with Zhou Tie around to handle things, everything would be fine.
"Iron Brother! Please don't go and damage the city wall too much; this is the Ancient City Wall, and it's difficult to rebuild. It's easy to destroy, but rebuilding it would take more than just putting up a few buildings," Old Wang advised kindly, urging Zhou Tie not to destroy the wall and using a metaphor that Zhou Tie could easily understand.
After all, they simply didn't have the strength to repair the wall. The issue of supplies remained.
"Ah! If it’s going to be as hard as building several buildings, then I’ll pass on that; otherwise, the Brothers would be exhausted!" The simple-minded Zhou Tie immediately grasped the difficulty of the situation and discarded his thoughts of tearing down the wall. To be continued.
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